Chapter 509



In a sudden move, Jake pushed her down the stairs. Jenny tumbled down, her body bruising terribly from the fall, leaving her nearly too weak to cry.

After a pause, Jenny finally said, “Did Kallie ask you to do this? She had agreed to let me have you! She treats me like this. Doesn’t she realize what I’m capable of?” Jake’s sneer grew as he advanced toward Jenny.

Jenny recoiled in fear as he approached. “Am I just an object in your eyes? She let you have me?”

Jake paused to light a cigarette, his demeanor imposing as he stared down at Jenny. His looks were deceiving. His expression hid a more sinister nature, unlike the gentle side he reserved for Kallie.

Feeling overshadowed, Jenny said through clenched teeth, “I can’t accept this! I fell for you the moment we met. If Kallie doesn’t want you, why can’t I be with you? Don’t be fooled. Kallie might seem disinterested, but she’s likely scheming to keep others away.”

Jake, fed up, cut her off. “Let’s be clear. My dislike for you isn’t about Kallie. Even if she weren’t in the picture, I’d still despise you.”

His statement was blunt and harsh.

Enraged, Jenny snapped, “Remember, I hold sway over Tyrone!”

Jake, unfazed, simply raised an eyebrow. “That doesn’t matter. He is not my grandfather. Do you really think you can use him to manipulate me?”

Jenny was left wordless, clutching the carpet in frustration. Truth be told, her feelings for Jake weren’t as deep as she portrayed.

She was mostly looking for someone to rely on. Her wrongdoings in Halstead had halted her business and led to her expulsion from school, jeopardizing her future.

Yet, Jenny remained in denial, believing she was not at fault. Having been praised for her intellect from a young age, many believed she was destined for greatness.

Once, a man had told Jenny her future was bright. At that time, she believed she was destined for greatness. Throughout her life, Jenny employed ruthless tactics, never ceasing until her ambitions were fulfilled. She began accumulating wealth and public acclaim from a young age.

Jenny was arrogant. Who was Ruth, anyway? What did it matter if Ruth possessed skills and talent? She would make sure she was the true protagonist of this narrative. Ruth remained a pawn in her games.

However, Jenny hadn’t anticipated Kallie’s entrance. Smart, beautiful, and affluent, Kallie had effortlessly disrupted Jenny’s plans. Jenny was not reconciled. Determined to start over, she sought powerful allies.

Jenny vividly recalled her first encounter with Jake. Tall and handsome, he stood under an umbrella in the rain, like a hero cast by fate just for her. She felt they were meant to be together. Yet, no matter her efforts, she failed to capture his attention. It now seemed clear that she would not win Jake’s support.

Jenny reasoned that if she could exploit Kallie’s vulnerabilities, she might secure a life free from worries about basic needs for a while. Yet, as someone who assumed she was destined to be a protagonist, why should Jenny submit to living under Kallie’s rule?

Lost in her thoughts, Jenny was suddenly interrupted by Kallie’s voice from upstairs. “How’s everything going? Have you solved the problem?”

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